Purchasing Department

The City of Amarillo Purchasing Department invites you to become familiar within our City and the way we procure necessary goods and services that are necessary to provide our citizens the services they require.

Purchasing Department Goals:

Purchasing of quality goods and services
Obtain the best possible prices for goods and services
Delivery of goods and services when and where needed
Guard against misappropriation of any assets procured
Give bidders a fair opportunity to compete for the City’s Business
Safeguard Public Funds

The City of Amarillo operates under a Civil Service System for all full-time employees. Police and Fire Officers follow State Civil Service requirements and laws. All other employees are subject to Local Civil Service rules. The City of Amarillo employs over 2,000 individuals including approximately 2,100 full-time employees and over 350 part-time employees.

To serve on a particular City board or commission, or to find out who the members of a City board or commission are contact the City Secretary.

City Commission

The City Secretary's Office maintains records and information concerning the City Commission and meetings. This office will also accept messages concerning City business for a City Commissioner or the Mayor.

City Elections

The City Secretary is responsible for all City elections. Anyone wishing to run for office or inquire about any City election or referendums, issues, offices, etc. should contact the City Secretary.

Claim Inquiries

If an individual experiences damage to their property caused by a City employee or action contact the City Secretary.

Minutes, City Commission Meetings

The City Secretary keeps minutes of all City Commission meetings open to the public. To review the minutes, or for information concerning the minutes, contact the City Secretary or visit our website at www.amarillo.gov.

Ordinances

The City Secretary maintains the official records and ordinances of the City. For copies or to review the ordinances and records contact the City Secretary. For official records of a particular department, contact that department directly. The Amarillo Municipal Code may be viewed on our website at www.amarillo.gov.

Proclamations

The City Secretary prepares and maintains records of proclamations passed by the City Commission. To have a proclamation prepared and considered by the City Commission contact the Assistant City Secretary at 378-3014.

Resolutions

Resolutions passed by the City Commission are maintained in the City Secretary's Office.